Book Reviews

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Meena By Sine van Mol A special children's book about an old woman, who is said to be a witch, who reaches out to make her enemies into friends. Hospitality
Library Lily By Gillian Shields A delightful children's story about a little girl who loves reading books and is a lively practitioner of the spiritual practice of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap By Deborah Bodin Cohen A fine children's teaching story about a Jew and a Muslim celebrating Hanukkah together in a very special place. Hospitality
Lola's Fandango By Anna Witte An enchanting children's picture book about a little girl who finds an outlet for her creativity and passion in flamenco dancing. You
When I Woke Up I Was A Hippopotamus By Tom MacRae A clever and entertaining children's book about the emotional mood swings of a little boy during one day. You
The Lonely Beast By Chris Judge An appealing story about a beast who goes on a long and arduous quest to find community with his own kind. Yearning
What If Your Best Friend Were Blue? By Vera Kochan A special story teaching that your color doesn't matter because everyone has something unique to share. You
Butterfly Tree By Sandra Markle An enchanting mother-daughter story about a close encounter with beauty and mystery in the natural world. X-The Mystery
My Daddy is a Pretzel By Baron Baptiste An accessible and practical resource book on yoga for children. Nurturing
Love Waves By Rosemary Wells A celebration of the power, energy, and calming effect of love waves sent by parents to their children. Love
I Will Not Read This Book By Cece Meng A telling story about a vociferous little boy who refuses to read a book. Love
Warduff and the Corncob Caper By Mat Head A contented cat who uses his imagination to help out some friends. Imagination
Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze! By Maureen Wright A delightful story about a Big Bear who demonstrates the kindness of courtesy. Kindness
Joseph and the Sabbath Fish By Eric A. Kimmel An invigorating teaching story about a Sabbath-loving Jew and his spiritual practices of kindness and hospitality. Devotion
A Place to Call Home By Alexis Deacon Seven little critters on an awesome adventure. Questing
Little Pig Joins the Band By David Hyde Costello A clever story for children about how a little pig surprises himself by building on the right stuff he finds within himself. You
Where's the Party? By Katharine Crawford Robey Story of a young girl who listens to the birds and discovers a world of wonders right nearby. Listening
The Gift By Carol Ann Duffy An extraordinary story about having a special place that both stirs and nurtures the soul. Meaning
Naamah and the Ark at Night By Susan Campbell Bartoletti A children's story that celebrates the spiritual nature of singing when it is done to make the world right and to calm the restless soul. Peace
The I'm Not Scared Book By Todd Parr A wise work on embracing your fears and reframing them. Hope